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Ancient Rome painting depicting eggs, birds and bronze dishes found in the Roman House of Julia Felix. The cuisine of ancient Rome changed greatly over the duration of the civilization's existence.
20 lip 2021 · Grains, legumes, vegetables, eggs and cheeses were the base of the diet, with fruit and honey for sweetness. Meat (mostly pork), and fish were used sparingly, and as the empire expanded...
6 maj 2014 · The ancient Mediterranean diet revolved around four staples, which, even today, continue to dominate restaurant menus and kitchen tables: cereals, vegetables, olive oil and wine. Seafood, cheese, eggs, meat and many types of fruit were also available to those who could afford it.
Food in ancient Rome reflects both the variety of food-stuffs available through the expanded trade networks of the Roman Empire and the traditions of conviviality from ancient Rome's earliest times, inherited in part from the Greeks and Etruscans.
22 gru 2022 · The most tangible evidence of the Roman diet is food and human waste excavated by archaeologists. The cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii (destroyed in the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius) have left sewers and rubbish heaps packed with digested dietary evidence.
18 sty 2024 · Learn about the daily meals, cooking tools, and culinary traditions of ancient Rome. Discover how the Romans ate bread, fish, garum, and wine, and why they did not have pizza or pasta.
24 mar 2022 · Learn about the ingredients, recipes, and traditions of Roman food, from the humble ientaculum to the lavish cena. Discover how wine, garum, and other sauces were essential for Roman cuisine and how they reflected Roman culture and beliefs.
